The average train between Wales and Alton takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales to Alton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Wales and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Alton at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Alton. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Alton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Wales to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Alton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ash station.
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The distance between Wales and Alton is 228.9 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alton via Reading and Ash in around 3h 56m.